Silver prices today, Tuesday, August 18, 2026: Silver price holds as investors weigh inflation and geopolitical risks
Silver prices held steady on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, as investors weighed inflation and geopolitical risks. The September futures for silver opened at $65.90 per ounce, down 0.5% from Monday's closing price. Throughout the morning, the silver price dropped to $65.12 at 9:11 a.m. ET. Negotiations with Iran regarding a diplomatic resolution had stalled, leading to a rise in oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields.
Higher oil prices pose inflation risk, but recent economic data suggests a slowdown in consumer spending, creating a balance of competing forces for silver pricing.
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